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Skin / Fur mites

Delta

Delta

Warren Scout
I have 3 guineas that are about to go to the vets as im sure one at least has some sort of mite.

Does anyone know if these can be passed into rabbits / humans? Or are they all animal specific?
 
I think they could be passed onto the buns but only if the piggies are really close to them, or if its been caught through the hay or something.
Animal fleas etc don't tend to like human blood, so they bite but won't stay on you.

Are the piggies itchy?
 
One is then is and i'm sure she's losing fur behind her ears but i'm not sure if it's always been like that coz have only had her a week. Guineas aren't near the rabbit but could I transfer mites to her after stroking the Guineas? x
 
It would depend on what mite it was, pop guinea to vets and see and they'll be able to give advice depending on what is causing the problem :)
 
Who has hair loss behind the ears? Bunny or piggie? Piggies are usually a bit bald behind the ears.

Are the piggies scratching? Have you looked through the fur? Any scaly flakes? Moving dandruff??
 
I'm not sure about bunnies transferring to humans..we have our own mites "Scabies".Though I think dog scabies etc when being treated humans have to wear gloves etc.
 
It's the Guineas that have bald patches behind the ear. I've never kept Guinea pigs so not sure what's normal. I've seen her scratching a couple of times. Can't see any flakes and wouldn't say the skin looks inflamed. Have felt a couple of tiny scabs near her bottom but no hair loss there. She was only introduced to our other 2 Guineas last week and it wasn't exactly a happy bond so not sure if she's had a couple of nips or if it's related.
Think it will have to be a vet trip Even if it's just to put my mind at rest that i'm not going to catch mites! :lol: xx
 
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